Summary Who this article is for: Utah residents and visitors looking for a unique, family-friendly summer event in the Heber Valley area — especially anyone who loves classic rock, outdoor festivals, or wants to explore the Richard W. Erickson Antique and Classic Power Museum.
Key takeaways:
- Power Mountain Music Festival 2026 — formerly known as Wasatch Boomerfest — runs August 28, 29, and 30 at the Richard W. Erickson Foundation in Wallsburg, Utah.
- The three-day festival features a dozen top local classic rock bands across two outdoor stages.
- Museum access is included for all ticket holders on Saturday — one of the largest antique vehicle collections in Utah.
- RV and tent camping is available on-site. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.
- Net proceeds support Continue Mission, a nonprofit serving Utah veterans and their families.
What’s inside:
- What Power Mountain Music Festival is, where it came from, and what makes it different from other Utah festivals
- The music, activities, and what to expect each day
- Why the Richard W. Erickson Foundation hosts it and who benefits
- Practical information for planning your visit
Most music festivals in Utah are exactly what you’d expect. A field, a stage, a parking lot, and a sponsor banner every 30 feet. Power Mountain Music Festival is not that.
For three days each August, the Richard W. Erickson Foundation in Wallsburg turns its 350-acre museum campus into one of Utah’s most genuinely interesting festival grounds. Classic rock bands fill two outdoor stages. Food trucks line the property. Campers set up along the valley floor. And on Saturday, every ticket holder gets free access to the Antique and Classic Power Museum — one of the largest collections of vintage vehicles, farm equipment, and Americana in the Mountain West.
Power Mountain Music Festival 2026 runs August 28, 29, and 30. If you’ve been before — back when it was called Wasatch Boomerfest — you already know what to expect. If you haven’t, this is worth making the drive.
Check out the Power Mountain Music Festival page.
A New Name, The Same Festival
If you’ve been searching for Wasatch Boomerfest 2026, you’re in the right place. The Richard W. Erickson Foundation has rebranded the festival to Power Mountain Music Festival — a name that better reflects the venue, the setting, and the experience they’ve been building for years.
The music is the same. The venue is the same. The cause is the same. What changed is the name, and with it, a clearer identity rooted in the place itself: Power Mountain, the Wasatch foothills, and the one-of-a-kind museum campus that makes this festival unlike anything else in Utah.
If you’ve attended Wasatch Boomerfest in past years, your experience with the new Power Mountain Music Festival will feel immediately familiar. Everything that made it worth coming back is still here.
What Is Power Mountain Music Festival?
Power Mountain Music Festival is a three-day outdoor classic rock festival hosted by the Richard W. Erickson Foundation in Wallsburg, Utah. What started as Wasatch Boomerfest has grown steadily into a “must go” Utah music festival destination, drawing fans from across the state who want live music in a setting that actually has something to look at.
The genre is classic rock — the kind that fills outdoor amphitheaters and draws a crowd that knows every word. About a dozen top local bands perform across the weekend, spread across Friday and Saturday on the main outdoor stages. Sunday winds down with a shorter afternoon set before the event wraps at 3:00 pm.
Tickets and lineup details are available on the Power Mountain Music Festival 2026 event page.
What to Expect: The Festival Schedule
Friday, August 28 — 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Friday is the opener. Bands hit the stage throughout the day and into the evening, and the campground starts filling up. If you’re camping on-site, Friday is the day to arrive, get set up, and ease into the weekend. The energy is more relaxed than Saturday — good music, less of a crowd, and the whole valley to yourself before the rush.
Saturday, August 29 — 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday is the main event. The full lineup plays, the food trucks are running, vendors are set up, and the museum is open to all ticket holders at no extra charge. Plan to spend a few hours on the museum grounds if you haven’t visited before — there is more to see than most people expect. The Erickson Foundation Attractions page gives a sense of what’s inside.
Sunday, August 30 — 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday is a shorter day. Music wraps up in the early afternoon, making it a good half-day option for families who can’t commit to a full weekend or who want to close out the trip without a late drive home.
The Venue: Richard W. Erickson Antique and Classic Power Museum
This is what separates Power Mountain Music Festival from every other classic rock festival in the state. The venue is a working museum campus.
The Richard W. Erickson Foundation has been collecting and preserving early American history since 1999. The property at 50 Starks Lane in Wallsburg spans hundreds of acres and houses more than 120 antique farm tractors, the largest Harley-Davidson collection in Utah, a working sawmill, a restored 1960s salvage garage brought up from Salt Lake City’s North Temple Street, a vintage service station, and a pioneer-era church and schoolhouse complete with the original bell.
On Saturday, Power Mountain Music Festival ticket holders get free access to all of it. That is not a small add-on — a museum visit alone is worth the trip for the right crowd.
You can see the full list of what’s on the property at the museum attractions page.
Who You’re Supporting When You Come
Net proceeds from Power Mountain Music Festival benefit Continue Mission, a Utah-based nonprofit that serves veterans and referred service members dealing with service-connected physical, mental, and emotional injuries — along with their families.
Continue Mission provides free events, suicide prevention programming, mental health awareness resources, and a sense of community for people who often struggle to find it after returning home. Buying a ticket to Power Mountain Music Festival is a direct contribution to that work — the same cause that Wasatch Boomerfest supported from the beginning.
If you want to go further, the Foundation’s donate page and volunteer page have more ways to get involved.
Activities and Amenities
Beyond the music and the museum, here’s what you’ll find on the grounds:
- Food trucks on-site throughout the event
- Vendor booths with local products and merchandise
- Train rides on the Foundation’s functional onsite train
- RV and tent camping in designated areas — generators off during quiet hours (11 pm–7 am)
- Service animals welcome
It is a genuinely family-friendly setup. Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult, and the combination of live music, train rides, and open space tends to work well for families who need a little variety across three days.
Camping at Power Mountain Music Festival
On-site camping is available for both RVs and tents. There are designated areas for campers with and without generators, so the layout accommodates most setups. Only 100 camping passes are available — they sell out fast.
- RV / Trailer / Motorhome: $100 per vehicle for the full event
- Tent camping: $40 per vehicle for the full event
Staying on-site is the better call if you’re coming from the Wasatch Front. Wallsburg sits about 30 minutes from both Orem and Heber City, off the main canyon road — which is fine during the day but a long drive at the end of a full Saturday night. Camping also means waking up Sunday already at the venue, with no rush and time to take in the morning before the final afternoon sets.
No open fires, fire pits, or charcoal grills anywhere on the grounds. Quiet hours are 11 pm to 7 am. Camping passes can be added when you purchase your tickets.
How to Plan Your Visit
Wallsburg is straightforward to reach. Take US-189 east toward Heber City, then follow the valley south. The Foundation is at 50 Starks Lane. Cell service can be spotty in the canyon, so download directions before you leave.
A few things worth planning for:
- Camping passes are capped at 100 — book early
- Saturday is the most packed day; arrive early if the museum is on your list
- Bring layers — evenings in the Wasatch foothills cool off quickly in late August
- Bring lawn chairs or blankets, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle
- Re-entry is allowed with your festival QR code and hand stamp
For tickets and full event details, visit the Power Mountain Music Festival 2026 event page.
Three days of classic rock. A world-class museum. And a cause worth showing up for.
Power Mountain Music Festival 2026 — formerly Wasatch Boomerfest — runs August 28–30 at 50 Starks Lane in Wallsburg, Utah. Grab your tickets before camping sells out.
Get tickets and full event details at richardericksonfoundation.org
Frequently Asked Questions About Power Mountain Music Festival
What is Power Mountain Music Festival? Power Mountain Music Festival — formerly known as Wasatch Boomerfest — is a three-day outdoor classic rock festival hosted by the Richard W. Erickson Foundation in Wallsburg, Utah. About a dozen top local bands perform across two outdoor stages, with food trucks, vendors, on-site camping, and free museum access on Saturday for all ticket holders.
When and where is Power Mountain Music Festival 2026? The event runs Friday August 28 through Sunday August 30, 2026, at 50 Starks Lane, Wallsburg, Utah 84082. Friday and Saturday run from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Sunday runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Wallsburg is about 30 minutes from both Orem and Heber City.
How much do Power Mountain Music Festival tickets cost? A 3-day pass is $129 and includes all music, interviews, wrestling, and museum access. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Ages 13–18 require a $20 youth weekend pass. Purchase tickets here.
Is Power Mountain Music Festival family-friendly? Yes. Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult. The Foundation’s onsite train runs rides throughout the event, food trucks are on-site, and the overall pace allows families to move at their own speed. Service animals are welcome.
Is camping available at Power Mountain Music Festival? Yes. Both RV and tent camping are available on-site in designated areas, including separate zones for campers with and without generators. Only 100 passes available — they sell out fast. RV/trailer/motorhome camping is $100 per vehicle; tent camping is $40 per vehicle. No open fires. Camping passes can be added when you purchase your tickets.
What is the Richard W. Erickson Foundation? The Richard W. Erickson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1999 to preserve early American history. Their Antique and Classic Power Museum in Wallsburg houses more than 120 antique farm tractors, the largest Harley-Davidson collection in Utah, a working sawmill, a restored 1960s salvage garage, pioneer village buildings, a vintage service station, and more. See the full collection at the Attractions page.
Do Power Mountain Music Festival ticket holders get access to the museum? Yes — on Saturday, all festival ticket holders receive free access to the Richard W. Erickson Antique and Classic Power Museum, open exclusively for festival guests from 10 am to 5 pm.
Who does Power Mountain Music Festival benefit? Net proceeds go to Continue Mission, a Utah nonprofit that supports veterans and service members with physical, mental, and emotional injuries, along with their families. Continue Mission provides free events, mental health resources, and community for veterans across the state. Find them on Facebook and Instagram (@continue_mission).
Is Power Mountain Music Festival the same as Wasatch Boomerfest? Yes. Power Mountain Music Festival is the new name for the event previously known as Wasatch Boomerfest. The Richard W. Erickson Foundation rebranded the festival in 2026. The venue, music format, cause, and experience are all the same — only the name has changed.
What other events does the Richard W. Erickson Foundation host? The Foundation hosts three major annual events: the Antique Power Show in June, TedFest in July, and Power Mountain Music Festival in August. See all upcoming events at the Foundation’s events page.
How do I buy Power Mountain Music Festival tickets? Tickets are available at the Power Mountain Music Festival event page. Buying early is recommended — camping passes are capped at 100 and tend to sell out ahead of the event.
